The Powerholders

Chapter 14:

"So, gargoyles essentially are part of the stone races which speak an ancient dialect only known to the highest level of monsters. So, if a gargoyle works with other gargoyles, it is highly possible that they were instigated to attack as a group. They don't really think much, well that is incorrect. Let's put it this way, their intelligence depends on their contractor. So, coordination equals high levelled monsters with high intelligence."

"I see."

Malcum looks at the tree in the yard before looking back.

"So, any idea wich monster is behind this? There can't be that many monsters with gargoyles at that level outside of dungeons."

"Correct, so there is only one currently in power to the north. So, there is a vampire there that is at the highest level and is above the level of the Powerholders. I don't remember his name, but I do know that he literally doesn't even try to take over the world, he just does things out of boredom. Once he challenged the entire circle of Powerholders, eventually he gave up as they didn't show up and he can't force all of them to fight him."

"Wouldn't that be suicidal? I mean all of them?"

"It was not a fight like fists and powers, it was a thumb war. Like literally a thumb war."

Malcum looks at Claudia with a look of shock and disappointment.

"Really?"

"Yes, but it wasn't just fun."

"Ah, I was waiting for this part.".

"Yes, but it isn't pretty. So, his way to invite someone is to have them get attacked by something he sends. Then, if they beat it, they are allowed to meet him."

"Ok, so psychopath has tests to meet him, sheesh."

"Yip, so now, you were invited."

"Great, so I got invited, why?"

"No idea."

"Should I go?"

"It might be safer to go, than ignore him, since you are not strong enough to reject him yet."

"True. Will you be coming with me?"

"No, he might kill me."

"Alright, I'll be going tomorrow, let's enjoy today first."

"Okay, I have some plans too."

Claudia looks at Malcum, smiles, then looks out at the sky.

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Malcum looks at the airplane, he then looks at his watch and boards the plane. Upon entering he realises that there is no one else on the plane. As soon as he is seated an air hostess walks up to him and offers him a glass of wine. Malcum smiles and takes the glass of wine. He then looks outside the window. A group of people are standing on guard at the airport, three of them are wearing suits while the others are dressed in military outfits.

"I guess Claudia and her people really want me to go there alone huh?"

A silky voice answers his question.

"Of course, this doesn't happen often. And each time this happens, a big event is on its way. As such, we need you to go there secretly and safely. We hope you will cooperate with us later if you understand what I mean."

Malcum turns to see the air hostess standing in front of him, smiling at him. Malcum can clearly see the threat in her eyes and knows that her words were laced with malice. Malcum simply nods in agreement.

"We will be leaving shortly, hope you enjoy your flight, Sir."

She turns and leaves. Malcum takes out his phone and calls Claudia.

"Hi Claudia."

"Hi Malcum, what's up?"

"The air hostess hates me and I have only been here for two minutes. What the hell?"

"Oh, she wanted to be important. So, ignore her."

"Sheesh, you are really brutal huh?"

"I don't really care. Call again when you arrive okay?"

"Alright, talk again then! Bye."

"Bye."